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Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.

Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies have been the class of the NL the past two seasons and the farm system has had plenty to do with it.

Just two seasons ago, the Philadelphia Phillies did it -- they won the World Series, defeating the young Tampa Bay Rays.

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins and center fielder Shane Victorino both repeated as Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners.

One of the six or seven factoids about the World Series which somehow escaped my notice when writing this site's epic preview was that the matchup between the and marked the first time since 1926 that the two teams who led their respective leagues in home runs faced off in the Fall Classic.

Ruben Amaro Jr. is not offering any hints about whom he'd like as his next third baseman, but there are indications it could be one of three players.

Two years ago, the Phillies acquired Brad Lidge from the Houston Astros during the general managers' meetings.

The Phillies begin the long process of the offseason as we take a quick look at what is on the horizon for the team, and what could come in the next couple of weeks.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been moving from one meeting to the next since the Phillies lost to the New York Yankees in the World Series.

Two weeks ago, as the Phillies opened the World Series, Charlie Manuel discussed a change he had noticed in Pedro Feliz.

If an upcoming MRI exam dictates that Raul Ibanez undergo surgery to repair a torn muscle near his abdomen, it won't be shocking.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez, closer Brad Lidge and reliever Scott Eyre are due to have surgery this upcoming week, the team announced Saturday.

Shane Victorino #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs the bases against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 6, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

The Phillies are actively exploring alternatives to Pedro Feliz at third base before deciding whether to retain him, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

He has been here before. On this stage. In this situation. When the Phillies tapped to start Game 2 at Yankee Stadium last week, they did so knowing that he would likely make another appearance in Game 6, pitching either to give them their second straight World Series title or to stave off the end of the season.

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was examined by a doctor Tuesday and continues to experience soreness with the right index finger that A.J. Burnett plunked in the first inning of Game 5 Monday night.

This is how it's supposed to happen. As such, you play a season without real joy at accomplishment; rather, you plod through, meeting expectations painted with a bottomless checkbook.

Shane Victorino makes the Phillies starting lineup despite a finger injury that caused him to be pulled early from game five.

BREAKING NEWS: November 2, 2009: Before heading back to New York and the new Yankee Stadium, Philadephia's Citizens Bank Park showed off the Pennsylvania stadium's strength by helping the Phillies take game 5 over the Yankees in the World Series.

Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back. Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, backing Cliff Lee once again as Philadelphia staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory Monday night and set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003.